How Steam Boilers Built America’s Laundry Industry (And Changed History) - Steam Culture
You’ve heard of steam engines driving trains—but did you know they powered laundries too? In this episode, we uncover how steam boilers fueled the rise of commercial laundry during the Industrial Revolution, reshaping American cities, launching a new industry, and sparking early women’s labor movements. From boiler rooms to boardrooms, this is the surprising story of how steam changed more than clothes—it changed history.
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